St Columba Baptising the Picts
"O God, by the preaching of your blessed servant Columba you caused the light of the Gospel to shine in Scotland: Grant, we pray, that, having his life and labours in remembrance, we may show our thankfulness to you by following the example of his zeal and patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."
– Collect for today's feast of St Columba, Apostle of Scotland.
Stained glass window from the National Cathedral (Episcopal) in Washington DC.
St Columba Baptising the Picts
"O God, by the preaching of your blessed servant Columba you caused the light of the Gospel to shine in Scotland: Grant, we pray, that, having his life and labours in remembrance, we may show our thankfulness to you by following the example of his zeal and patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."
– Collect for today's feast of St Columba, Apostle of Scotland.
Stained glass window from the National Cathedral (Episcopal) in Washington DC.